Apple Crumb Cake with Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze 🍎✨

First, thank you for being here! Few desserts feel as comforting and nostalgic as a warm slice of Apple Crumb Cake. This one is especially dear to me—it’s fluffy, buttery, and bursting with apple chunks in every bite. The golden streusel crumb on top gives it that irresistible bakery-style crunch, and the sweet apple cider cinnamon glaze ties it all together. It’s the kind of cake that makes your whole kitchen smell like fall!

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Why You’ll Love This Apple Crumb Cake

• Fluffy & Moist: The base cake is tender, almost melt-in-your-mouth.
• Apple Packed: Juicy apple chunks throughout keep it fresh and flavorful.
• Bakery-Worthy Topping: Buttery streusel crumb topping for that perfect crunch.
• Extra Cozy Glaze: Apple cider and cinnamon glaze drizzled on top takes it over the edge.

Ingredients

For the Cake

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp baking powder
• ½ tsp baking soda
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ cup sour cream (or Greek yogurt)
• 2 medium apples, peeled and diced

For the Streusel Crumb Topping

• 1 cup flour
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• ½ cup cold butter, cubed

For the Apple Cider Cinnamon Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp apple cider
• ½ tsp ground cinnamon

Tools You’ll Need

• 9×13-inch baking dish (or 9-inch springform pan)
• Hand or stand mixer
• Mixing bowls
• Whisk and spatula

Ingredient Additions & Substitutions

• Apple Options: Granny Smith for tartness, Honeycrisp for sweetness, or a mix!
• Glaze Twist: Swap apple cider for milk if you want a lighter flavor.
• Nutty Crunch: Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the streusel.
• Spiced Boost: A pinch of nutmeg or cloves makes it even cozier.

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat Oven Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour your baking dish.
2. Make Cake Batter Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla. Mix in sour cream. Whisk dry ingredients in another bowl, then fold into wet mixture. Stir in diced apples. Spread batter evenly into pan.
3. Make Streusel Topping In a bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over cake batter.
4. Bake Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool slightly.
5. Glaze Whisk powdered sugar, apple cider, and cinnamon until smooth. Drizzle generously over cooled cake.

What to Serve With Apple Crumb Cake

• Hot coffee or a latte ☕
• A scoop of vanilla ice cream 🍨
• A warm mug of apple cider 🍎

Storage Instructions

• Room Temp: Keep covered up to 2 days.
• Fridge: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
• Freezer: Freeze slices (without glaze) up to 2 months. Thaw and glaze before serving.

Nutritional Information (per slice, 12 servings)

• Calories: ~320
• Protein: 4g
• Fat: 14g
• Carbs: 46g
• Sugar: 28g

Conclusion

This Apple Crumb Cake is the definition of cozy comfort. With its fluffy base, crunchy streusel, and that dreamy apple cider glaze, it’s a recipe you’ll want to make again and again—whether for brunch, dessert, or just because.

If you loved this, try my Carrot Apple Zucchini Bread for another fruity bake, or my Bread Pudding with Vanilla Custard Sauce for an old-fashioned classic.

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